Miss Mississippi 2026
$10,000 scholarship provided by ERGON
$2,000 scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Corporation
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
First Alternate to Miss Mississippi
$4,000 scholarship provided by David & Katherine McRae
$4,000 scholarship provided by Chris & Jennie Simmons
Miss Starkville - Morgan Nelson
Second Alternate to Miss Mississippi
$6,000 scholarship provided by Mutual Credit Union
Miss Tupelo - McKenzie Cox
Third Alternate to Miss Mississippi
$2,500 scholarship provided by Rusty’s Riverfront Grill
$1,500 scholarship provided by Miss Mississippi Corporation
Miss University - Cameron Davis
Fourth Alternate to Miss Mississippi
$3,000 scholarship provided by Bally’s Casino
Miss Metro Jackson - Nataleigh Nix
Six Semi-Finalists (each)
$2,000 scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Corporation
Miss University of Southern Mississippi- Alea Hudson
Miss Barnes Crossing - Jaycee Drew Janzen
Miss Madison County - Lauryl Joyner
Miss Central Mississippi - Madeline Little
Miss Pine Belt- - Sarah Grace Blackwelder
Miss Heart of the South - Sarah Randolph
All Non-Finalist Candidates
$1,300 scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Corporation
Six Non-Finalist Talent Awards (each)
$600 scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Corporation to six Non-Finalists who excel in talent competition
Miss New South - Kayla Braswell
Miss Leaf River Valley - Katelyn Perry
Miss Swinging Bridge - Peyton Cocroft
Miss Fairpark - Jacqueline Pratt
Miss Southern Grace - Jerica Brown
Miss Golden Triangle - Mariah Smith
2026 Additional Cash Scholarships
$3,000 Women in Medicine Scholarship, to a qualifying candidate majoring in medicine or pre-medicine, having completed 50 semester hours with the highest GPA above 3.0
Miss Heart of the South - Sarah Randolph
$3,000 Wayne J. Sutter Memorial Scholarship provided to the candidate who sells the most salute pages by Tammy D. Folger-Sutter and Austin Crabtree.
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
$2,500 Kandace and Johnny Peppers Scholarship to a candidate involved in foster care, adoption advocacy, or another element of Children’s welfare.
Miss Southern Grace - Jerica Brown
$2,500 Louise and Joseph Hall Memorial Scholarship to a candidate selected by the hostesses presented by their daughters Lynn Hall Moorehead and Fredia Hall Layton and the Miss Mississippi Corporation.
Miss Jones County - Savannah Ogden
$2,000 Dr. Briggs Hopson Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Dr. Briggs Hopson family, to a candidate enrolled in or accepted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center
Miss Starkville - Morgan Nelson
$1,500 Bettie Fuller Davenport Memorial Scholarship by Debra Isaac to the delegate whose platform involves foster children, children with special needs, or child advocacy.
Miss MidSouth - Crosby Taylor
$1,000 John Wayne Jabour Non-Finalist Interview Award provided by Miss Mississippi Local Pageant Directors Association
Miss Greenwood - MaKayla Luper
$1,000 Becky Williams Overall Fitness Scholarship to the candidate that receives the highest fitness score during preliminary competitions
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
Miss Barnes Crossing - Jaycee Drew Janzen
Miss Starkville - Morgan Nelson
Miss Metro Jackson - Nataleigh Nix
$1,000 V105.5 & Newstalk 107.7 Radio Broadcast Scholarship provided by Mark Jones
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
$1,000 Social Media Scholarship to the candidate who best promotes the pageant brand and herself during the time period leading up to the crowning of the new Miss Mississippi.
Miss Madison County - Lauryl Joyner
$1,000 John D. Holland Memorial Scholarship
Miss Fairpark - Jacqueline Pratt
$1,000 George Carr Memorial Scholarship provided by the Geroge Carr family and the Miss Mississippi Corporation
Miss Golden Triangle - Mariah Smith
$1,000 Kathy Manning Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Ken Rector
Miss Natchez Trace - Rose Stafford
$1,000 Women in Business Scholarship sponsored by Pam Ware and Story Financial Partners
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
$1,500 Quality of Life Award winner provided by the Miss Mississippi Corporation
Miss Greenwood - MaKayla Luper
$1,000 Quality of Life Award to the 1st Runner-up
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
$750 Quality of Life Award to the 2nd Runner-up
Miss University - Cameron Davis
$250 Quality of Life Award to each of the four finalists
Miss Barnes Crossing - Jaycee Drew Janzen
Miss Metro Jackson - Nataleigh Nix
Miss Tupelo - McKenzie Cox
Miss Heart of the South - Sarah Randolph
Miss Natchez Trace - Rose Stafford
$600 Rosemary Hayslett Local Pageant Directors Association Award
Miss Hattiesburg - Paige McNeil
$500 The Auxiliary at Merit Health River Region to a Non-Finalist Candidate pursuing a career in a medical field
Miss Magnolia - Haley Fortenberry
$500 Hummingbird Recording Theater and Music Communication Scholarship to a candidate pursuing a major in theater or music and has the highest GPA, provided by Kimble and Susan Slaton.
Miss New South - Kayla Braswell
$500 Ameristar Business Scholarship to the candidate who has the best marketing plan as selected by an independent panel of judges, this scholarship is provided by Ameristar Casino & Resort
Miss Madison County - Lauryl Joyner
$500 Dale & Jean Hathorn Education Scholarship to the candidate majoring in education and having the highest GPA.
Miss Meridian - Madison Delancey
$500 STEM Scholarship to a candidate pursuing a STEM major and has the highest GPA, provided by Steve Pranger.
Miss Starkville - Morgan Nelson
$500 Lindsey Dedeaux State Farm Scholarship to a contestant with the highest GPA majoring or minoring in Risk Management/Insurance.
Miss Greenwood - MaKayla Luper
$500 Scholarship provided to each Preliminary Talent Winner by the Ameristar Casino & Resort
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
Miss Tupelo - McKenzie Cox
Miss New South - Kayla Braswell
$400 Scholarship provided to each Preliminary Fitness Winner by the Ameristar Casino & Resort
Miss Metro Jackson - Nataleigh Nix
Miss University - Cameron Davis
Miss All American City - Malley Chase Faulker
Miss Starkville - Morgan Nelson
Miss Barnes Crossing - Jaycee Drew Janzen
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
$500 Mrs. Betty Jean "Boop" Mims Memorial Scholarship
Miss Natchez Trace - Rose Stafford
$500 Miss Mississippi Board of Trustees Scholarship
Miss Hinds Tri-County - Amari Cooper
$350 Lindsey Dedeaux Digital Media Scholarship to the contestant who best promotes the Miss Mississippi Brunch on social media.
Miss Heart of the South - Sarah Randolph
$350 Debra Franco Dance Scholarship to a non-finalist candidate with the highest dance talent score.
Miss Swinging Bridge - Peyton Cocroft
$350 Lindsey Dedeaux Marketing Scholarship to the contestant that has the most guests attend the Miss Mississippi Brunch in her honor.
Miss Hattiesburg - Paige McNeil
$350 Lindsey Dedeaux Entrepreneurial Scholarship to the contestant majoring in business with the highest GPA
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
$500 Miss America 1958 Mary Ann Mobley Scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Local Directors Association
Miss All America City - Malley Chase Faulker
$500 Miss America 1959 Lynda Lee Mead Scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Local Directors Association
Miss MidSouth - Crosby Taylor
$500 Miss America 1979 Cheryl Prewitt Scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Local Directors Association
Miss Meridian - Madison Delancey
$500 Miss America 1985 Susan Akin Scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Local Directors Association
Miss Leaf River Valley - Katelyn Perry
$250 Alpha Private Interview Award Scholarship to the first-time candidate with the highest private interview score provided by the Miss Mississippi Local Directors Association
Miss University of Southern Mississippi - Alea Hudson
Miss University - Cameron Davis
$250 Alpha Talent Award Scholarship to the first-time candidate with the highest talent score provided by the Miss Mississippi Local Directors Association.
Miss University - Cameron Davis
$250 Alpha Evening Wear Award Scholarship to the first-time candidate with the highest evening wear/social impact statement score provided by the Miss Mississippi Local Directors Association.
Miss Madison County - Lauryl Joyner
$250 Alpha Fitness Award Scholarship to the first-time candidate with the highest fitness score provided by the Miss Mississippi Local Directors Association.
Miss Madison County - Lauryl Joyner
$10,000 scholarship provided by ERGON
$2,000 scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Corporation
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
First Alternate to Miss Mississippi
$4,000 scholarship provided by David & Katherine McRae
$4,000 scholarship provided by Chris & Jennie Simmons
Miss Starkville - Morgan Nelson
Second Alternate to Miss Mississippi
$6,000 scholarship provided by Mutual Credit Union
Miss Tupelo - McKenzie Cox
Third Alternate to Miss Mississippi
$2,500 scholarship provided by Rusty’s Riverfront Grill
$1,500 scholarship provided by Miss Mississippi Corporation
Miss University - Cameron Davis
Fourth Alternate to Miss Mississippi
$3,000 scholarship provided by Bally’s Casino
Miss Metro Jackson - Nataleigh Nix
Six Semi-Finalists (each)
$2,000 scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Corporation
Miss University of Southern Mississippi- Alea Hudson
Miss Barnes Crossing - Jaycee Drew Janzen
Miss Madison County - Lauryl Joyner
Miss Central Mississippi - Madeline Little
Miss Pine Belt- - Sarah Grace Blackwelder
Miss Heart of the South - Sarah Randolph
All Non-Finalist Candidates
$1,300 scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Corporation
Six Non-Finalist Talent Awards (each)
$600 scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Corporation to six Non-Finalists who excel in talent competition
Miss New South - Kayla Braswell
Miss Leaf River Valley - Katelyn Perry
Miss Swinging Bridge - Peyton Cocroft
Miss Fairpark - Jacqueline Pratt
Miss Southern Grace - Jerica Brown
Miss Golden Triangle - Mariah Smith
2026 Additional Cash Scholarships
$3,000 Women in Medicine Scholarship, to a qualifying candidate majoring in medicine or pre-medicine, having completed 50 semester hours with the highest GPA above 3.0
Miss Heart of the South - Sarah Randolph
$3,000 Wayne J. Sutter Memorial Scholarship provided to the candidate who sells the most salute pages by Tammy D. Folger-Sutter and Austin Crabtree.
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
$2,500 Kandace and Johnny Peppers Scholarship to a candidate involved in foster care, adoption advocacy, or another element of Children’s welfare.
Miss Southern Grace - Jerica Brown
$2,500 Louise and Joseph Hall Memorial Scholarship to a candidate selected by the hostesses presented by their daughters Lynn Hall Moorehead and Fredia Hall Layton and the Miss Mississippi Corporation.
Miss Jones County - Savannah Ogden
$2,000 Dr. Briggs Hopson Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Dr. Briggs Hopson family, to a candidate enrolled in or accepted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center
Miss Starkville - Morgan Nelson
$1,500 Bettie Fuller Davenport Memorial Scholarship by Debra Isaac to the delegate whose platform involves foster children, children with special needs, or child advocacy.
Miss MidSouth - Crosby Taylor
$1,000 John Wayne Jabour Non-Finalist Interview Award provided by Miss Mississippi Local Pageant Directors Association
Miss Greenwood - MaKayla Luper
$1,000 Becky Williams Overall Fitness Scholarship to the candidate that receives the highest fitness score during preliminary competitions
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
Miss Barnes Crossing - Jaycee Drew Janzen
Miss Starkville - Morgan Nelson
Miss Metro Jackson - Nataleigh Nix
$1,000 V105.5 & Newstalk 107.7 Radio Broadcast Scholarship provided by Mark Jones
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
$1,000 Social Media Scholarship to the candidate who best promotes the pageant brand and herself during the time period leading up to the crowning of the new Miss Mississippi.
Miss Madison County - Lauryl Joyner
$1,000 John D. Holland Memorial Scholarship
Miss Fairpark - Jacqueline Pratt
$1,000 George Carr Memorial Scholarship provided by the Geroge Carr family and the Miss Mississippi Corporation
Miss Golden Triangle - Mariah Smith
$1,000 Kathy Manning Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Ken Rector
Miss Natchez Trace - Rose Stafford
$1,000 Women in Business Scholarship sponsored by Pam Ware and Story Financial Partners
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
$1,500 Quality of Life Award winner provided by the Miss Mississippi Corporation
Miss Greenwood - MaKayla Luper
$1,000 Quality of Life Award to the 1st Runner-up
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
$750 Quality of Life Award to the 2nd Runner-up
Miss University - Cameron Davis
$250 Quality of Life Award to each of the four finalists
Miss Barnes Crossing - Jaycee Drew Janzen
Miss Metro Jackson - Nataleigh Nix
Miss Tupelo - McKenzie Cox
Miss Heart of the South - Sarah Randolph
Miss Natchez Trace - Rose Stafford
$600 Rosemary Hayslett Local Pageant Directors Association Award
Miss Hattiesburg - Paige McNeil
$500 The Auxiliary at Merit Health River Region to a Non-Finalist Candidate pursuing a career in a medical field
Miss Magnolia - Haley Fortenberry
$500 Hummingbird Recording Theater and Music Communication Scholarship to a candidate pursuing a major in theater or music and has the highest GPA, provided by Kimble and Susan Slaton.
Miss New South - Kayla Braswell
$500 Ameristar Business Scholarship to the candidate who has the best marketing plan as selected by an independent panel of judges, this scholarship is provided by Ameristar Casino & Resort
Miss Madison County - Lauryl Joyner
$500 Dale & Jean Hathorn Education Scholarship to the candidate majoring in education and having the highest GPA.
Miss Meridian - Madison Delancey
$500 STEM Scholarship to a candidate pursuing a STEM major and has the highest GPA, provided by Steve Pranger.
Miss Starkville - Morgan Nelson
$500 Lindsey Dedeaux State Farm Scholarship to a contestant with the highest GPA majoring or minoring in Risk Management/Insurance.
Miss Greenwood - MaKayla Luper
$500 Scholarship provided to each Preliminary Talent Winner by the Ameristar Casino & Resort
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
Miss Tupelo - McKenzie Cox
Miss New South - Kayla Braswell
$400 Scholarship provided to each Preliminary Fitness Winner by the Ameristar Casino & Resort
Miss Metro Jackson - Nataleigh Nix
Miss University - Cameron Davis
Miss All American City - Malley Chase Faulker
Miss Starkville - Morgan Nelson
Miss Barnes Crossing - Jaycee Drew Janzen
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
$500 Mrs. Betty Jean "Boop" Mims Memorial Scholarship
Miss Natchez Trace - Rose Stafford
$500 Miss Mississippi Board of Trustees Scholarship
Miss Hinds Tri-County - Amari Cooper
$350 Lindsey Dedeaux Digital Media Scholarship to the contestant who best promotes the Miss Mississippi Brunch on social media.
Miss Heart of the South - Sarah Randolph
$350 Debra Franco Dance Scholarship to a non-finalist candidate with the highest dance talent score.
Miss Swinging Bridge - Peyton Cocroft
$350 Lindsey Dedeaux Marketing Scholarship to the contestant that has the most guests attend the Miss Mississippi Brunch in her honor.
Miss Hattiesburg - Paige McNeil
$350 Lindsey Dedeaux Entrepreneurial Scholarship to the contestant majoring in business with the highest GPA
Miss Capital City - Jane Granberry
$500 Miss America 1958 Mary Ann Mobley Scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Local Directors Association
Miss All America City - Malley Chase Faulker
$500 Miss America 1959 Lynda Lee Mead Scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Local Directors Association
Miss MidSouth - Crosby Taylor
$500 Miss America 1979 Cheryl Prewitt Scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Local Directors Association
Miss Meridian - Madison Delancey
$500 Miss America 1985 Susan Akin Scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Local Directors Association
Miss Leaf River Valley - Katelyn Perry
$250 Alpha Private Interview Award Scholarship to the first-time candidate with the highest private interview score provided by the Miss Mississippi Local Directors Association
Miss University of Southern Mississippi - Alea Hudson
Miss University - Cameron Davis
$250 Alpha Talent Award Scholarship to the first-time candidate with the highest talent score provided by the Miss Mississippi Local Directors Association.
Miss University - Cameron Davis
$250 Alpha Evening Wear Award Scholarship to the first-time candidate with the highest evening wear/social impact statement score provided by the Miss Mississippi Local Directors Association.
Miss Madison County - Lauryl Joyner
$250 Alpha Fitness Award Scholarship to the first-time candidate with the highest fitness score provided by the Miss Mississippi Local Directors Association.
Miss Madison County - Lauryl Joyner
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